The Abia State Police have discovered a tunnel allegedly used by kidnappers to transport victims into the bush. The Abia State Commissioner of Police, CP Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, disclosed the development over the weekend. He revealed that the tunnel was located at the Lekwesi community, Umunneochi LGA. The commissioner explained that he led a team of…
Sixteen members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who were ousted by the Court of Appeal but are banking on the Supreme Court judgment, have declared their intention to resume plenary on Tuesday, January 23. The resumption is set to take place at the temporary chamber in the old Government House in Jos, Plateau State….
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has reiterated that his mission and vision for accelerated development of the state will be anchored on his 15-point agenda. Uzodimma said on Sunday during a church service at Government House Chapel, Owerri that the critical areas will be in tandem with his administration’s Shared Prosperity and 3-R mantra…
Nigeria’s economic state and challenges have been a driving force, pushing many Nigerians towards entrepreneurship and self-employment. There has been an outcry in different corners for President Bola Tinubu to increase the minimum wage of workers following the rise in the price of commodities in the country. The leadership of the Organised Labour, Nigeria Labour…
Justice James of the Federal High Court Abuja has nullified the N800 billion budget passed by the Edison Ehie-led group of the Rivers State House of Assembly and signed into law by the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. The court also upheld the suit filed by the Assembly and Speaker Martin Amaewhule, against Fubara, which…
Rotimi Amaechi Former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, has stated that he usually discourages Nigerians from relocating abroad. According to him, the only job opportunities in foreign countries for Nigerians are usually nine-to-five jobs whereas, in Nigeria, someone can just wake up and become a minister, a Senator, or a Governor.” The Minister stated this…
Gover Mbah with Sports and Entertainment City investors in Enugu The Enugu State Government has concluded a multi-million dollar agreement with Del-York Group to construct a state-of-the-art entertainment and sports park in the state. Governor Peter Mbah, while signing the venture agreement with the investors over the weekend at the Government House, Enugu, said investors…
A warehouse in Mandilas Building, Broad Street, Lagos Island is on fire. The cause of the outburst is yet to be ascertained as at the time of report. According to reports the fire started on the first floor and has now reached the fourth floor. Ekweanaedo News learnt that emergency responders are currently at the…
Babatunde Fashola Former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has clarified that his only financial perk from the government amounts to a modest N577,000 as monthly pension. The disclosure was made during Fashola’s appearance in a TV programme, “Perspectives,” where he debunked widespread speculations about receiving billions of naira from the federal government post…
The Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority (ECTDA), has said it demolished buildings at the Enugu Centenary City for lack of proper approval from the state government. Mr Uche Anya, the Executive Chairman, ECTDA, stated this on Saturday in Enugu while reacting to the online trending video alleging that the Enugu Government demolished over 200 buildings…
